When to go & weather

Weather

The Chūgoku region is generally mild and comfortable. On the San-yō coast rainfall is light during winter and the air tends to be dry. On the San-in coast the temperatures are a couple of degrees lower, so winters can be cold. The Inland Sea is known as the ‘land of fair weather’ (hare no kuni) due to its moderate temperatures and low rainfall. It’s also known for its periodic red tides (akashio), caused by dense concentrations of phytoplankton, which kill large numbers of fish.